The primary challenges for autistic students transitioning to higher education include social communication difficulties, sensory processing issues, need for structure/routine, executive functioning challenges, and independent living skills deficits.
The chronosystem, in Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological systems theory, refers to the element of time and its influence on a person’s development.
What IS FFT? Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is an evidence-based treatment model that helps families change their interactions to address youth and young adult behavioral … Read more
Cognitive function better predicted math performance than ADHD diagnosis in children referred for ADHD assessment.
The macrosystem, as defined by Bronfenbrenner, is the “overarching pattern of micro-, meso-, and exosystems characteristic of a given culture or subculture” and contains systems … Read more
Autism and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) share notable similarities in repetitive behaviors, presenting challenges for differential diagnosis and treatment planning. Both conditions can involve various types … Read more
Special interests, often seen in autistic individuals, are characterized by their significantly greater intensity and a tendency to center around less common topics compared to the interests of neurotypical individuals.
Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) is a research approach that gathers repeated, real-time data on participants’ experiences and behaviors in their natural environments. This method, also … Read more
Restricted and repetitive behaviors and interests (RRBIs) are core features of autism spectrum disorder. They include stereotyped movements, rigid routines, fixated interests, and differences in … Read more
John B. Watson was an American psychologist who founded behaviorism, the idea that psychology should focus on observable actions rather than thoughts or feelings. He … Read more